Full Version: What Return pump for my 10g reef ready?
I just set up a 10g reef ready tank, custom stand, and 15 gallon sump. The tank has 1/2" drain and a 1/2" return. There is about 4' of head loss and no bends in the plumbing as it is straight up. I am basically looking for something really cheap that has minimum power (GPH) that will work and wont stress my return to much. I was thinking of using a Maxijet 1200, but I wasnt sure if the 4' head would kill it or not. Any advice is appreciated.
QUOTE (zrs6v4 @ Nov 7 2009, 09:29 PM) 
I just set up a 10g reef ready tank, custom stand, and 15 gallon sump. The tank has 1/2" drain and a 1/2" return. There is about 4' of head loss and no bends in the plumbing as it is straight up. I am basically looking for something really cheap that has minimum power (GPH) that will work and wont stress my return to much. I was thinking of using a Maxijet 1200, but I wasnt sure if the 4' head would kill it or not. Any advice is appreciated.
i got a 10 gal display and a 10 gal fuge with a maxi 1200
at 8 feet and i plan on dialing it down alot!!!
u could get away with a small maxi honestly
check out my thread
you cant be serious. a maxijet cant handle 6 feet of head yet alone 8.
i would look into the maxijet utility pumps. some with 400-500gph depending on the head.
i would look into the maxijet utility pumps. some with 400-500gph depending on the head.
+1 to the maxi-jet utility pumps
Oh and i like your setup, I always wanted something with a small display and like a sump double the size just for fun.
Oh and i like your setup, I always wanted something with a small display and like a sump double the size just for fun.
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